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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.26, 1,968.71 and 582.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.26, 1,968.71 and 582.05 is: 873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.26 : 1,968.71 = 582.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.26/1,968.71 = 582.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.26x = 1,968.71 × 582.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.26x = 1,145,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,874.90/1,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.21

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